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Google Pixel 3a XL vs Sony Xperia XZ3

What Pixel 3a XL does better (6) and where Xperia XZ3 wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 3a XL
Google · 2019Pixel 3a XL
6.1Score
6 advantages≈ $310
vs
Sony Xperia XZ3
Sony · 2018Xperia XZ3
6.4Score
9 advantages≈ $290
Higher score
5.8Display6.8
6.4Camera5.2
2.8Battery3.1
9.2Features6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 3a XLXperia XZ3
76.1 × 160.18.273 × 1589.9
Pixel 3a XLXperia XZ3Difference
Height160.1 mm158 mm+2.1 mm
Width76.1 mm73 mm+3.1 mm
Thickness8.2 mm9.9 mm−1.7 mm
Weight167 g193 g−26 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 3a XL better than Xperia XZ3?

  1. Optical stabilisationYes · Xperia XZ3: No
  2. Battery capacity3,700 mAh vs 3,330 mAh+11%
  3. eSIMYes · Xperia XZ3: No
  4. 3.5 mm headphone jackYes · Xperia XZ3: No
  5. Weight167 g vs 193 g+16%
  6. Thickness8.2 mm vs 9.9 mm+21%

Why is Xperia XZ3 better than Pixel 3a XL?

  1. Main camera12 MP vs 19 MP+56%
  2. Wireless chargingNo · Pixel 3a XL: Yes
  3. CPU frequency2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz+40%
  4. Pixel density402 ppi vs 537 ppi+34%
  5. Memory card slotNo · Pixel 3a XL: Yes
  6. Selfie camera8 MP vs 13 MP+62%
  7. USB version2 vs 3.1+55%
  8. Resolution (width)1,080 px vs 1,440 px+33%
  9. Screen-to-body ratio76.3% vs 80.5%+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony Xperia XZ3Sony Xperia XZ3≈ $2906.4
Design
Weight167 g193 g
Thickness8.2 mm9.9 mm
Height160.1 mm158 mm
Width76.1 mm73 mm
FramePlasticAluminium
BackPlasticGlass
Ingress protection—IP68
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx8
Glass protectionAsahi Dragontrail GlassGorilla Glass 5
ColoursJust Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish—
Display
Screen size6″6″
PanelOLEDPOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,440 px
Resolution (height)2,160 px2,880 px
Pixel density402 ppi537 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz—
Peak brightness—550 nits
Measured brightness451 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio76.3%80.5%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process10 nm—
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz2.8 GHz
GPUAdreno 615Adreno 630
AnTuTu score159,110—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)5,176—
Memory
RAM4 GB4 GB
Storage (max)64 GB64 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera12 MP19 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8—
Main sensor size1/2.55"—
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps30 fps
Selfie camera8 MP13 MP
4K selfie videoNo—
Battery
Battery capacity3,700 mAh3,330 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging18 W—
Wireless chargingNoYes
Connectivity
5G—No
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
USB version23.1
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEOGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerproximity, accelerometer, gyro, light, compass, barometer, color spectrum, fingerprint
Software
OS at launchAndroid 9.0 (Pie)Android 9.0 Pie
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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